AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DALLAS, March 11, 2021 — Pictures of the retina may someday provide early warning signs that a person is at an increased risk of stroke and dementia, making it possible to take preventive measures, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2021. The virtual meeting is March 17-19, 2021...
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New treatment target emerging for retinal damage
Scientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are looking at new treatment targets for the retinal damage that often accompanies diseases like diabetes, glaucoma and hypertension. Dr. Abdelrahman Y. Fouda. Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University Characterized by damage to the blood vessels, those diseases often lead to ischemia—or a disruption of...
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New chemical composition of ‘poppers’ linked to retinal damage
The new chemical composition of the legal high ‘poppers’ is linked to retinal damage at the back of the eye, finds a small study published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. The findings prompt the researchers to call for a reassessment of the harms associated with these recreational drugs. Poppers are colourless liquids with strong...